Med Tech (Full-Time)(7a-7p) - Carolina Reserve of Durham

Navion Senior Solutions•Durham, NC

About The Position

Carolina Reserve of Durham, a Navion Senior Living community in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking a Certified Medication Technician to support medication administration and resident care oversight in an Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. This is a full-time position working 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with every other weekend required. The community also hires part-time team members for other opportunities. The role involves administering medications and supporting resident care while maintaining residents’ dignity, rights, confidentiality, and safety. Team members are expected to follow community policies and procedures, communicate changes in residents’ conditions, and participate in required education and in-service programs.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 18 years of age.
Successful completion of a State Approved Medication Aide course.
Personal Care Assistant or Certified Nursing Certification required.
Ability to express oneself adequately in written and oral communication and communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff.
Ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for seniors without posing a substantial safety or health threat to oneself or others.
Ability to work well with others and promote a team environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain positive working relationships with residents, family members, and staff.
Promote and protect residents’ rights and treat residents with dignity and respect.
Attend in-service and education programs and obtain continuing education required by state regulations.
Remain calm under stressful conditions.
Maintain confidentiality of residents’ information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with the community dress code.
Complete documentation in an informative and descriptive manner.
Report changes in a resident’s condition to the supervisor as soon as possible.
Complete work schedules and assigned tasks in accordance with community policies and procedures.
Operate equipment safely and use only equipment for which training has been received.
Use infection-control precautions and practices in all activities.
Demonstrate knowledge of fire and emergency procedures.
Report safety violations.
Administer medications and provide resident care oversight.